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BUSINESS PLAN 2014-2017

Our mission is to serve, represent and promote the Luxembourg Logistics community

and drive our members to innovate

The Cluster for Logistics gathers logistics operators from all transport modes, forwarders,

carriers, service providers, research institutes and other organizations acting to develop

Luxembourg as international logistics hub. In 2016, the Cluster for Logistics federated and

represented more than 90 members of the Luxembourg logistics community. The Cluster

endeavours to bring together as many players as possible and to bundle their logistics

competencies. The ultimate goal is a continuous optimization of the customer benefit, which

at the end is the shipper and increasingly with e-commerce the end-user.

To achieve its goal, the Cluster has the following missions:

➢ The Cluster serves all its members as a neutral coordination, information and communication platform.

➢ The Cluster represents the interests of its members by expressing common positions in relation with the future development of Luxembourg as logistics hub.

➢ The Cluster drives its members to innovate and develop their logistics skills as a main factor of competitiveness.

➢ The Cluster acts to increase the recognition of logistics in Luxembourg and promotes Luxembourg as a logistics hub abroad.

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In order to fulfil these missions, the activities of the Cluster focuses on:

➢ Serve:

o Arranging international matchmakings for members

o Informing members about relevant international events and issues

o Organising events to allow networking for members and professionals

▪ Conferences

▪ International Exhibitions

▪ Workshops

▪ Company visits

▪ Logistics day

▪ Speed dating for Logistics education

➢ Represent:

o Managing workgroups to improve the competitiveness of the logistics sector

o Standing in for the interest of the logistics and supply chain community

o Communicating recommendations to governmental authorities and

international organisation (IATA, BENELUX Council, ELA, UECC, BVL…)

o Participating in official trade missions

➢ Foster Innovation:

o Participation in dedicated logistics and supply chain application projects in coordination with scientific institutions and innovation promotion agencies or clusters (collaborating with Luxinnovation).


o Support Luxembourg’s higher education, research and development, universities and the new Luxembourg Centre for logistics and supply chain management (LCL)

➢ Promote:

o Meeting other international logistics or transport organisations

o Attending national and international conferences and fairs

o Participating in economic missions with Chamber of Commerce and ministries

o Awarding and promoting excellence in logistics


Board

The Board of the Cluster has been constituted by representatives of the founding members

and representatives of effective members. In order to enhance the representation and

importance of the non-institutional members, different company representatives have been

nominated to represent the different sectors as administrators. The company representatives

of different modes of transport currently are Arthur Welter, DB Schenker, Cargolux, Luxair

Cargo, CFL multimodal and INL as administrators. The board is regularly adapting its

governance board to be representative of the landscape and recently unanimously

nominated the former interim Cluster Manager Mr Charles Gosselin as an independent

administrator.

Membres effectifs

The Cluster introduced an enhanced membership package for the participating companies.

The 21 membres effectifs are prominently highlighted on the Cluster’s website as supporting

members (see also page 39) and in the promotional presentations. The intention is to

preferably select administrators from this category of members.


The ongoing mission

The Cluster for Logistics is involved in various action plans as a neutral relay between

authorities and logistics operators to ensure that the decisions taken are in line with the needs

of stakeholders. A first step in this direction has been achieved by gathering authorities and

representatives of the stakeholders on the board of the Cluster.

This cooperation needs to be deepened and intensified to speed up the implementation of

reforms upgrading the competitiveness of Luxembourg as international logistics hub. The

recent launch of a monthly logistics briefing is expected to share relevant information and

events in a brief consolidated time-saving manner for friends of logistics.

The dynamics of the logistics market and its high volatility making it an early indicator require

continuous monitoring of strategic and operational developments. This will require an

adaptation of the plans of determined action and additional measures to develop the

competitiveness of the Luxembourg as logistics hub. This can only be achieved in a close

cooperation between stakeholders and the authorities invited as observers during the board

meetings.

In 2016, the Cluster has been contacted by multiple companies in order to get information

about Luxembourg or potential trade partners. In line with its mission, the Cluster acts as a

first intermediary, providing all relevant contacts avoiding conflict of interests. Following its

compliance rules, the Cluster administration does not follow or involve itself in any

subsequent business negotiations.

Finally, the Cluster played an active role in the promotion of Luxembourg as logistics hub by

organizing joint economic missions with the MECO and attending fairs and international

congresses as reported in attachment.

2016 has been driven by the advances in the projects LEAN & GREEN, the Diplôme de

Technicien en logistique and the Single Window for Logistics (SWL), after the Cluster signed

conventions with the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, the Ministry of

Economy and Trade and as well as the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.


Outlook for 2017

The Cluster for Logistics will continue its mission in 2017, regrouping actors, promoting the

sector and fostering innovation. The political and members support for the logistics sector is

unbroken and with the political support, the Cluster will follow actions aiming to attract goods

and flows into Luxembourg that are preferably enhanced by value-added services by logistics

companies.

The business plan for the period 2014 till

2017 takes in consideration the progress of

the ongoing infrastructure works on the

EUROHUB platform in Bettembourg which

will be fully operational in 2016. Till the end

of 2014, the Clusters activities have focused

on the improvement of the competitiveness

of the logistics sector for all stakeholders.

Since the beginning of 2015, the Cluster

developed the international promotion of the logistics hub Luxembourg to attract value-

adding logistics services to Luxembourg. The demand of national actors for new warehouse

and transport infrastructure and quality services remains high. Be it Pharma, dangerous

goods, perishables e-commerce or city logistics, Luxembourg can and must move quickly in

order to occupy high-value niches. The Cluster for Logistics will assume its role as a mediator

by highlighting the requests of the actors to stake holders and foster collaboration.

The projects Education, Sustainable Logistics, SWL and LEAN & GREEN will take a central role

in the activities of the Cluster.

Initial thoughts have been under consideration to

• inspire common Benelux projects like e-cmr and e-freight

• define a Luxembourg Logistics Award (Luxlog) with a competent jury to select the best logistics and supply chain project and reward professionals for life-time achievement and exceptional impulses in Luxembourg

• initiate a Luxembourg Shippers council to give input to the sector, based on other such European organisation.

• Strengthen the Cluster team with a 3rd person to support education and the main projects.


Main Activities 2016

January Temp. controlled Logistics Cool chain conference Frankfurt – Jan. 26th and 27th

The Cool Chain Sector is flourishing across

Europe and the awareness for quality

temperature-controlled logistics is growing

as well. In Luxembourg, this subsector

represents estimated 60.000 of 800.000

tons airfreight. This sector stands for high

value services which attracts companies to

the IQPC Cool Chain Europe Conference

every year. Dedicated to temperature

controlled logistics, it is one of the major

gatherings of the Cool Chain community and

took place in Frankfurt on January 26th and 27th 2016. Malik Zeniti, Treasurer of the CCA and

Manager of the Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg, gave a presentation about a Luxembourg

cold chain collaboration case mentioning Luxembourg’s airport GDP certification. In order to

bring collaboration to life, the Cluster also organised an after conference dinner in a cosy

restaurant, which gathered over 40 people including pharmaceutical shippers, many of them

affiliated to C4L.

This year one focus was set on the Ocean Freight sector. The Pharma logistics sector is not

only driven by the increasing globalisation but also by the need for cost reduction. The price

reductions demanded by Governments and the impact of generic substitution and biosimilar

products, means that a considerable number of products simply can no longer sustain

airfreight transportation costs. The trend to use ocean freight instead of Air Freight is showing

more and more and needs a close watch.

The conference attracted many high level

representatives from logistics operations and

sales. Almost 500 visitors took part in the 15th

edition. Pharma Shippers and specialised logistics

companies presented their newest solutions and

services, as well as diverse cargo covers, active or

passive cooling units. Next year the IQPC Cool

Chain Europe Conference will be held in London in

early February 2017. Some members have suggested to consider a common US participation.


February Economic Mission to Bremen – Feb. 4th and 5th

The Minister of Economy, Mr Etienne

Schneider, and the Chamber of

Commerce invited the Luxembourg

community to a visit to Bremen and

Bremerhaven on February 4th and

5th. Initiated by the Cluster for

Logistics, a sectorial delegation

joined the mission.

Bremen and Bremerhaven host the

th European Port in close

competition to Hamburg (3rd). Local

industrial companies like Airbus and Daimler (largest global manufacturing site of Daimler)

were visited as well as the logistics park that continuously is number 2 in Europe with 8,000

employees.

A visit to Eurogate with the major export port

for German cars and a broad container business

was an insight for landlocked country

Luxembourg positioning as a hinterland hub. Of

similar size in population than Luxembourg,

Bremen has not seen the economic success and

investment potential so that it drives

innovation and start-ups in aviation backed by

strong academic local support of Uni Bremen

and the BVL headquartered here.

Benelux Business Roundtable – Feb. 14th

The Cluster participated in the Working Group Infrastructure of the Benelux Business

roundtable (BBR) in Brussels by conference call on January 14th.This year’s approach of this

working group is to make a scan of the planned and needed infrastructure projects in Belgium,

the Netherlands and Luxembourg in the next few years. The group aims to find pragmatic

solutions to problems in select projects and acts as a think tank to inspire Benelux.


March

Visit Streff with BVL Chapter Luxembourg – Mar. 16th

The Cluster invited its members to the

regional meeting of the BVL Luxembourg

presentation of the Company STREFF on

March 16th 2016 held at the premises in

Windhof.

The company Streff relies on an expertise

of 130 years and presented its activities.

The well known company found new

niches in security as well as in data

storage and developed specialized

activities to ensure good client satisfaction. The service portfolio and the infrastructure has

been continuously developed.

Managing director Stefan Chorus presented the company and led the extensive sightseeing

tour of the family business which originated in Trier in 1885.

From 1970 onwards with the purchase of the company Streff Umzüge, founded by Mr.

Albert Streff in 1928 by Chorus family, the company established itself in Luxembourg.

Today's fourth generation in the family business, the owners and managing directors Mr.

Max and Stefan Chorus are open to technical innovations and in recent years have also

provided some innovations for improving performance and quality.

Today, more than 100 employees work

at the locations in (L) Strassen, (L)

Windhof and (B) Aubange with a

building volume of approximately

250,000 m3 as well as the technical

equipment needed for the services

offered in the area of relocation, ddata

security, data carrier destruction, etc.


April Logistics day Visits in cooperation with BVL Chapter Luxembourg – Apr. 21st The Supply chain Day or Tag der Logistik is an

important event for the Cluster and is

characterized by open door events and a Spring

professional conference in April. As the Cluster

aims to increase the notoriety of the logistics

sector, we invite our companies to participate in

the International Logistics Day on April 21st.

For 2016, the Cluster thanks the participating

companies for their support. The Event is an

important catalyst to show the sector to the

greater public who is often still unaware of the opportunities and the activities of the

transport business.

In 2016, the Cluster also organized a video about the event

which can be found on the website

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/medias/video and will

help promotion for the years to come.

The 2017 edition on 27th April will be the 10th German event

The participants in 2016

IEE Echternach

Arthur Welter Transports

Leudelange

Alipa/No-Nail Boxes

Wiltz

Husky

Dudelange

Streff

Windhof

Luxport Group/Lorang

Mertert

Our Video on VIMEO (QR Code)

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/medias/video


Logistics Spring Conference on e-Commerce – Apr. 19th

E-Commerce is a fast rising Trend, thanks not only to the Internet but also helped by the efficiency and success of specialized transport services and e-retail companies like Amazon growing by 15% per year. In order to support Luxembourg’s growth in this field, the Logistics Day Conference 2016 on April 19th was dedicated to "Crossborder E-Commerce and Logistics". Over 100 visitors took part again in the event listening to an exciting keynote

speaker. The president of the Cluster for Logistics, Carlo Thelen, welcomed the participants and gave an overview of the needs of the sector. Like the forerunners in online platforms, the national logistics sector is also looking forward to offer new services. However, this niche suffers from the difficulty to obtain competitive cross-border prices and needs more diverse services according to claims from the federation on e-commerce E-com.lu. The conference made it clear that it will take a higher amount of collaboration in order to create a win-win situation for both sectors. But then they can profit from each other, grow together and address last mile efficiency. The companies and speakers present were:

• Carlo Thelen, President of C4L and Director General of the Chamber of Commerce

• Pierre Friob, President of eCOM.lu and CEO of abitare

• Guy Pütz, Head of Employer Services at Adem

• Dimitry van Toorn, Van Toorn and associates Ltd. The Round table was moderated by Malik Zeniti with:

• Stéphane Tomczak, Founder of Deliver

• Raymond Gimenez, Weblogistics

• Pierre Friob, President of eCOM.lu and CEO of abitare

• Jacques Lorang, Vice-president of eCOM and CEO of Luxcaddy

• Hans Kelderman, Logistics Manager BPM/RT-Log


May Speed Dating between DT Logistics Students and Companies - May 24th

On May 24th, the Cluster for Logistics, the clc and the Ministry of Education organized a

Speed-Dating between logistics students and companies, which took place at the Chamber of

Commerce in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Education. The students, who

were finishing their 10th year, were looking for an apprenticeship while several logistics

companies are always on the lookout for promising new recruits.

About thirty high school students from Bonnevoie and Lallange in search of a company had a

few minutes to show their motivation and convince the companiers to hire them as part of a

three-year apprenticeship. With a dozen companies gathered for the occasion, this

connection has the merit of facilitating contact and offering a beneficial experience to both

parties.

Malik Zeniti, manager of the Cluster for Logistics, welcomed the commitment of the

participating companies. The Speed-Dating session also served as an information session to

encourage companies to declare apprenticeship positions and to follow the useful training

offered by the Chamber of Commerce.


Coolchain conference May 19th and 20th Barcelona The Cluster for Logistics and a dozen companies from across the cool chain attended a two-day summit on May 19th and 20th in Barcelona one of a series of events held annually by the CCA, where Malik Zeniti is Treasurer. During this conference, the CCA has called for

closer collaboration with shippers in the fight

against global food wastage. Delegates at last week’s CCA Perishables Summit in Barcelona,

Spain, agreed to reach out to customers to find collaborative ways of achieving a common

goal of reducing waste by 10% by the year 2025. This would represent 250,000 tons of savings,

or about USD1bn in value and one million fewer tons of emissions including CO2 and other

greenhouse gasses.“Food wastage is a major issue and one which we must focus on as an

industry,” said Sebastiaan Scholte, CCA Chairman and CEO Jan de Rijk Logistics. “Working

together, we can find ways to fight back and make a difference, whilst at the same time adding

value to the supply chain.” Cargolux is represented at the CCA Board by Stavros Evangelakakis.

European Maritime Day of the Cluster maritime – May 3rd

Our founding member, the Luxembourg Maritime Cluster organised the European Maritime

Day in Luxembourg on May 3rd dedicated to Blue Growth in landlocked countries and

regions. The Cluster for Logistics took part in this event and supports the ecological message

of the conference which regrouped 250 visitors in the Utopolis cinema in Kirchberg.

The keynote speakers were Luxembourg Ministre de l'Environnement, Mrs Carole

Dieschbourg, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Environment, Mr Karmenu

Vella and National Geographic’s Underwater Photographer Mr. David Doubilet. Mrs

Dieschbourg presented the government’s support for a greener way to do maritime business

and Mr Doubilet presented a moving account of the

threat to many countries by rising sea levels and sea water

temperature. Mr Vella mentioned the launch of three

calls for proposals dedicated purely to blue growth, to a

total value of 7.5 million euros. Together, they focus on

the three key areas where we think the European Union

can have the biggest impact: skills, creativity and

technology.


June

Lean and Green Award 2016 – 2nd edition – June 27th The sustainable logistics label LEAN and GREEN is gaining in importance in Luxembourg with four new winners. Cargolux, GN Transport, Offergeld and Transalliance have been honoured on Tuesday, June 28 2016 at the award ceremony. The participants of the second edition of LEAN and GREEN program in Luxembourg pledged to find measures that enable them to reduce their ecological footprint. The award has been handed over by the Minister of Sustainable Development and Infrastructures Mr François Bausch in the presence of Mr Nico Anten, head of the initiating Dutch foundation Connekt. For Mr Bausch, „the CO2 emissions which are saved over the lifetime of the LEAN and GREEN program by these four companies are an important contribution to the Government’s ambitious CO2 emission goals. Next to energy production for households, transport is a major contributor to CO2 emissions in today’s world be it private or goods transport. This program developed with the support of the Ministry for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure empowers future orientated businesses in transport and logistics and shows that ecological behavior actually makes real business sense.” The Award ceremony was held with the support of the company ProGROUP in the Solarwind building in Windhof, an office building with triple environmental certification. The building meets the highest standards of sustainable development

The LEAN & GREEN Award winners in Luxembourg are:

Arthur Welter

Cargolux CFL Logistics

GN Transport LuxairCARGO

Offergeld POST

Transalliance


Economic Mission Shanghai June 12th – 17th

The Cluster participated from June12th

to June 17th to the Economic mission

to Shanghai coupled with a visit of the

Air Cargo China Fair. The companies

participating were HNCA &

Wallenborn, Luxair Cargo, Lux airport

and Cargolux, Arthur Welter, Champ,

Global Airlift Solution, CFL MM, LCA.

Most of them are Cluster members and

profit from the collaboration of the

Cluster during the organization of this

mission.

The visit was important to understand China’s growth and logistics market, have a direct

contact with Chinese logistics representatives and the Luxembourgish ambassador and LTIO

representatives Luc Decker.

The Cluster learned of the strong ties between

China and Luxembourg and the planned

projects of a train from CFL mm between the

two countries according to the One Belt One

Road strategy. Also Cargolux is strongly

building up their activities in this country,

through the Zengzhou hub especially in the

electronics, pharma and perishables market.


The Cluster for Logistics was invited to participate at the Kühne Logistics Day at the Tongji

University and attended a meeting of all regional Chinese BVL chapters. Dirk Reich, Cargolux

CEO, presented the airline’s dual hub strategy, and Stavros Evangelakakis represented

Cargolux at a round table at the ACC Forum pictured below.


Dossier Logistique in MERKUR

In order to show the evolution of the sector, C4L participated to

a special dossier dedicated to logistics in the July edition of the

Chamber of Commerce magazine MERKUR.

The 10-page dossier about the opportunities in Luxembourg and

the poster showing Luxembourg logistics data in concise form can

be downloaded at the Website of the Cluster for Logistics

Dossier

Poster

Inauguration of LNG installation near Nancy - June 21st

C4L attended the inauguration of the first combined LNG and Nitrogen gas station in Fléville-

devant-Nancy by member Transalliance and its partners Air Liquide to best service Monoprix

with sustainable and low noise services. This new multi-energy station, open to the public and

dedicated to road freight transport, enables to supply vehicles with compressed natural gas

(CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquid nitrogen (N2 ) on a single site. CNG and LNG

power trucks are used for urban deliveries.

Nitrogen is meant for trucks fitted with a cryogenic refrigerating unit for food refrigerated

transport. These energies offer three major benefits. As clean energies, they enable to cut

fine particles, greenhouse gases like NOx and CO2 emissions, specifically when CNG and LNG

are issued from bio methane. They are also quiet, which is a true asset for urban and peri-

urban deliveries, especially at night. Lastly these energies are more economical, with a

lower cost price per mile than diesel, requiring significant investments however.

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/medias?media=87



July 50 years port of Mertert – July 6th On July 6th our member port of Mertert celebrated 50 years of existence with a séance académique at the Philharmony attended by the inland navigation and Luxport- Lorang representatives in the presence of the hereditary Grand-Duke and Grand-Duchess. Transport Minister François Bausch and Mr Jeannot Poeker, president of the port, praised the activities of the port. The port is an important piece of the multimodal hub Luxembourg and its success enables Luxembourg to create jobs and more activity as well. A commemorative Post Stamp has been issued for the occasion.

The Cluster wishes all the best to the administration of the Port de Mertert and the companies that are working at and with the port. Inland navigation is an important activity in Luxembourg and connects our country with the North Sea ports.


LPI Index 2016 July also marked the first time where Luxembourg made the Podium in the LPI or Logistics performance Index of the Worldbank study 2016. The ongoing efforts of the national logistics sector are paying off. In this year’s ranking of the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Luxembourg storms to the second position. In the study called "Connecting to compete", Luxembourg ranked second with 4,22 points (out of a maximum of 5), just 0,01 point behind Germany. In the categories “Timeliness” and “Ease of Access” Luxembourg secured the top position. For 2018, the Cluster will also invite it’s members to participate to the survey to maintain a top position. C4L moves to a larger office in the Chamber of Commerce – July 21st

The Cluster for Logistics moved to larger office in the Chamber of Commerce on July 21st before the summer vacation. This location will help us improve the service to our members. The larger office also enables us to give a better working place for trainees and a new member of the team.


August

RTL Serial about Logistics

RTL has shown several programmes

about Logistics in 2016 and it

dedicated a serial in August about the

sector in Luxembourg. RTL-Journalist

Maryse Lanners highlighted different

transport modes, platforms and the

opportunities. In the serial, Manager

Malik Zeniti presented the Cluster's

view of the sector and promoting the

new course Diplôme de Technicien en

Logistique.

The first episode showed different facets of the sector while the second episode presented

the multimodal hub in Bettembourg. The third episode looked into the expected rise of truck

traffic when the new logistics center opens. Training and Education were on the menu on the

fourth episode, while five and six were dedicated to the port of Mertert and the Cargocenter.

➢ Link to the Episodes

Lëtzebuerger Secteur vun der Zukunft - August 1 2016

CFL Multimodal - August 2 2016

Impakt op de Stroosseverkéier - August 3 2016

Logistikformatioun - August 4 2016

Hafen vu Mäertert - August 8 2016

LuxairCARGO - August 10 2016

http://www.rtl.lu/letzebuerg/939335.html


September Deliver conference – Sept. 7th-8th

Luxembourg was the launch partner of the

conference on the first E-commerce Deliver One

and happy to work with initiator Stéphane Tomczak

in order to bring national and international Retailers

and Logistics Partners together. The conference had

an impressive line-up and took place in Luxembourg

at the European Convention Center on September

7th and 8th 2016. The conference was supported by

the European Commission and the Luxembourg

Government represented by Daniel Liebermann of the MECO.

The Cluster for Luxembourg organized a common booth with following participants:

Cargolux

CFL multimodal

Weblogistics - Groupe Transalliance

Kuehne & Nagel

2.0

Clear Logistics

Deliver One has been carefully assembled by the Luxembourgish federation E-com lead by

Pierre Friob and Stephane Tomczak who is a 10 year veteran in European e-Logistics, first as

an e-retailer with Pixmania then as the head of e-Logistics for e-commerce associations

(Fevad and E-commerce Europe). Next challenge: connect e-Logistics in Europe with both the

European platform Deliver in Europe and the event Deliver One,that brought together e-

retailers with the logistics sector.


CCA Pharma and Biosciences Conference Sept. 19th – 20th in Dubai

The Cluster participated in the

Cool Chain Association’s Fourth

Pharma and Biosciences

Conference, held at the JW

Marriott Marquis Hotel in

Dubai.

The topics being discussed

included positive developments

in pharma logistics – such as the

increase in dedicated cool

centres around the world; the

importance of collecting and effectively interpreting data relating to pharma shipments in

order to improve the supply chain; the challenges facing the cool chain and how these might

be addressed; managing customer expectations as well as regulatory requirements and the

various limitations that can affect a particular shipment; ways to reduce the burden of audits;

and, finally, and update on IATA’s CEIV Pharma programme.

The Cluster Manager Malik Zeniti led a roundtable about collaboration with focus on the

Middle-East. He gave an overview of the services offered by the Luxembourg hub and

represented Luxembourg’s view on the services required by the industry and shippers.

Overall, the focus was very

much on how the air cargo

community can work

together to live up to its

responsibilities – perhaps

never more pressing than in

regard to pharmaceutical

logistics, on which lives

depend. In regard of the

ravages of Ebola, Africa was

also part of the

presentations, which looked

at the challenges posed by emerging markets, lack of infrastructure and difficult conditions

and offered solutions as in example active containers able to withstand the wide range of

temperatures often experienced in those areas.


e-CMR Meeting – Sept. 21st

The Ministry of Transport, the Cluster for Logistics and the Groupement Transport initiated an information session about the introduction of the e-CMR as a digital transport contract for international road transport and invited the logistics community on September 21st in the premises of the Chamber of Commerce. Over 40 people participated in the meeting, clearly showing a high interest of the logistics community.

This session informed interested companies about the avant-projet de loi and the planned implementation. A pilot project between Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands will also be planned in 2017. Two providers from Belgium and Netherlands presented their solutions.

The Programme included:

Presentation of the BeNeLux project An overview of the Avant-projet de loi e-CMR Presentation of Pionira (e-CMR Solution Belgium)

Presentation of Transfollow (e-CMR Solution Netherlands)

Questions and Answers


October BVL Kongress and Embassy Meeting Oct. 28th - 29th

The Cluster for Logistics visited the BVL Supply Chain Congress in Berlin on October 28th and

29th. The BVL Congress is the large international and German speaking networking Event held

at the end of the year and is useful to meet many high-level logistics managers and extend

the contact portfolio.

Like in 2015, the event was an opportunity to a dedicated conference at the Embassy in

Luxembourg with the Business Club Luxembourg (BCL) on October 28th which gathered about

40 participants this year.

This conference was also a kick-off event for a new Young Professionals network (YPL2)

working group which will cooperate to connect young logistics professionals but also to foster

interest among students for logistics and supply chain. To support subjects that matter to the

next generation of logistics experts, the C4L Young Professionals network is also organizing

specialised conferences for professionals below age of 33.

Video Interviews Rotes Sofa

Luxembourg Ambassador Georges Santer and Manager Malik Zeniti participated to the video

interviews of the DVZ at the Conference.

Link: Malik Zeniti auf dem Roten Sofa der DVZ

Link: Georges Santer auf dem Roten Sofa der DVZ

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/medias/video?media=99

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/medias/video?media=100


BVL Luxembourg Chapter and C4L company visit at KÖHL Maschinenbau Oct. 13th Industry and logistics are indivisible

and the cooperation between the two

divisions is an exciting topic for the

members of the German Logistics

Association (BVL). The Luxembourg

Chapter of the BVL, in co-operation

with the Cluster for Logistics, had

invited to a visit and information event

to Wecker in Luxembourg. The regional

spokesman of the Luxembourg chapter

of the BVL Malik Zeniti and co-speaker

Thomas Mayer (IEE) visited KÖHL Maschinenbau AG on 13 October with a delegation of 35

people. Walter Breuer, Managing Director of KÖHL Maschinenbau AG, and his team received

the BVL delegation. The guests from Luxembourg and Germany were able to get a picture of

the diversity of the industrial plants. The other facilities of KÖHL Maschinenbau AG are

located in Trier.

In the presence of Mr. Mario Köhl, son of the founder, Mr. Breuer presented the group KÖHL

and its sister companies. The company has a regional presence but an international

orientation.

The family business KÖHL founded in Trier in 1971 has operated since 1991 a part of its

business from Wecker in Luxembourg. The company is constantly expanding its activities.

KÖHL is less well-known to the general public, but in the industry, the company enjoys a high

reputation. Designed for industrial customers, the company's products are designed to meet

the highest standards. Intralogistics like

an automated warehouse in Taiwan and

robotics (among others for retail, dairy

and tobacco industries), high-bay

systems of up to 40 meters, warehouse

management systems, electrical and

drive technology are only a small part of

the services KÖHL has to offer.


November

The Luxembourg Embassy in Italy and the Cluster visited Naples - Nov. 11th On invitation of the Luxembourg 20 year birthday of the Luxembourgish consuls appointment to Naples and the Embassy in Italy, Malik Zeniti visited the Italian city of Naples during a maritime and logistics event. He gave an overview of the Luxembourg logistics sector, while the Luxembourg commissariat for maritime affairs presented the 20 year old maritime offering to the Naples ship-owners and sector.

Official presentation of the Third Industrial Revolution Study - Nov. 14th

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and TIR Consulting Group LLC, led by Mr Jeremy Rifkin, have engaged in a deep collaborative initiative over twelve months, designed to transform the country into the first nation-state of the smart green Third Industrial Revolution era. In order to bring Luxembourg's Economy to the next level, several Workgroups have identified numerous subjects and recommendations. For Carlo Thelen, Director General of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the Cluster for Logistics (picture below), the study is an important step to open up Luxembourg to a fast-paced and technologically driven environment.

The renowned specialist Mr Jeremy Rifkin has led a study group and the result has been published officially on November 14th at the LuxExpo. The year-long project has culminated in a 475 page Third Industrial Revolution Strategy Study to help guide the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg into the next stage of its journey. The Cluster for Logistics was a member of the workgroup dedicated to mobility, where the Senior Cluster Manager gave his input on transportation and supply chain management.

Download the report here

http://www.troisiemerevolutionindustrielle.lu

http://www.troisiemerevolutionindustrielle.lu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/TIR-CG_Luxembourg-Final-Report_Long-Version.pdf


SWL ASTA-ASV MEETING: NEW ONLINE PROCEDURES – Nov. 17 th

The Single Window for Logistics (SWL) programme is aimed to obtain permits by administrations and enable a paperless environment. The new online platform has the objective to speed up logistics processes and enhance the quality of the whole supply chain. The project has taken an important step, with the start of a test phase of several administrations involving shippers and forwarders that import animals, animal product and plants. The Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Consumer Protection, together with the Ministry of Economy and the Cluster for Logistics, invited economic operators to an information session on November 17th , 2016 afternoon about the new online administrative procedures. Over forty participants joined the information session at the Chamber of Commerce regarding:

• Phytosanitary export certificates • Sanitary export certificates for animal products • CITES permits for import/export of protected species

This information session gave an update on how to enter the online platform www.myguichet.lu and fill out the new electronic forms. The info session had a focus on regulation and procedures for CITES permits for endangered species. The conference was also a good opportunity for professionals and administrations to meet, as new procedures like this are welcome but also require good collaboration with the shippers and supply chain managers.

The Cluster for Logistics Manager Malik Zeniti made it clear that the new centralized portal is an important enabler for the logistics sector and provides a competitive advantage for Luxembourg. The Cluster supports SWL since the start of the implementation program in 2014 and is part of the workgroup organising the implementation.

Download the

http://www.myguichet.lu/

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/download/1220/swl-minagri-asta-asv-infosession-20161117.pdf


Flanders Visit Nov. 23rd – 25th in Antwerp

The Cluster for Logistics took part in an economic mission in Flanders organised by the

Chamber of Commerce and its representative in Brussels Christophe Hansen. For the first

time, an economic mission of the Chamber of Commerce has been organised to the Flanders

region in Belgium. The visit took place in cooperation with the Embassy in Brussels and the

honorary consuls network. The Cluster took also part in the mission that regrouped 41

representatives from 23 companies. The mission was especially fruitful for b2b meetings as

75 meetings took place between Luxembourg and Belgian companies in the port of Antwerp

A visit of the port of Antwerp and the Logistics center of Katoen Natie rounded up the

economic mission. Katoen Natie is one of the largest service providers in Antwerp.


December Logistics Autumn Conference – Dec. 2nd

Digital processes and Industry 4.0 are major transformational trends that are currently

influencing the business models of many sectors. In order to support the Luxembourg

Logistics community to anticipate these trends and develop a digitalized automated

Transportation and Logistics Internet, the Cluster for Logistics dedicated its Autumn

Conference of December 2nd to this complex subject of digitization in logistics and supply

chain. Carlo Thelen, President of C4L and Director General of the Chamber of Commerce

welcomed the speakers and guests.

Over 100 guests took part in the conference held at the Chamber of Commerce including

board member Torsten Mallée from BVL. The newly appointed Luxembourg Center of

Logistics and supply chain (LCL) Benny Mantin gave his insights from Canada via

Teleconference. The interested audience got insights from the PwC 2016 Global Industry 4.0

Survey, some examples process automatization described by the LCL and the Young Logistics

professional presented their Young Professionals Network.

Digital transformation is an increasingly important subject for the logistics community as

many managers are aware about the implications of missing this particular trend versus new

incumbents. Luxembourg has to undergo a transformation, said Carlo Thelen, Director

General of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the Cluster for Logistics. The Jeremy

Rifkin study about the Third Industrial Revolution and roadmap for Luxembourg was

presented on

November 14th. With

major involvement of

by the Chamber of

Commerce and

representation of C4L.

Digitalization is a key

aspect on the

roadmap to transform

the country into a

smart sustainable

nation.

Benny Mantin was present via teleconference


The Senior Cluster Manager Malik Zeniti gave a quick overview of the Digital transformation

and about the importance to consider changes to maintain the second place in the 2016

Logistics Performance Index (LPI) of the World bank. Digitization and Digitalization are not the

same and used differently in different regions. The focus is on “the use of digital technologies,

to change a business model and provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities; it

is the process of moving to a digital business, vs “Digitization as a process of changing from

analog to digital form.”

The Cluster thanks the Sponsors; Amis de l'Université, Arthur Welter, DB Schenker, Cargolux,

PwC, onepoint and Legitech, for their support.


Luxinnovation Cluster Forum 2016 Dec. 21st

Traditionally closing the year, Luxinnovation’s

Cluster Forum is a perfect opportunity to show

one of the crucial Cluster missions, which is the

public information about its activities.

The third edition of the Luxembourg Cluster

Forum, organised by Luxinnovation at the

Utopolis event space in Kirchberg, highlighted

the major achievements and progress of on-

going projects of the various clusters as well as

outlined plans for 2017 as it encouraged cross

sector innovation and collaboration.

Although not part of Luxinnovation, C4L is part

of the Cluster initiative and the Cluster Manager

Malik Zeniti presented the activities of the

logistics association and highlighted the recent

evolution of the sector through a short film

made by Uelzecht Kanal and its multimedia

students.


Workgroups and Projects 2016 Projects

LEAN and GREEN

The Lean and Green project by Connekt started 2014 in Luxembourg, has seen

its first forerunners in 2015 and the second batch of companies received the

award on June 28th 2016. The preparations for a third round started in 2016

and more candidates are expected to join the movement that is now gaining

more Europe-wide recognition with over 450 certified companies.

In order to enhance the communication around the programme, the Cluster for Logistics has

centralized the information on the website C4L under a special L&G section.

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/lean-and-green

The first L&G Star award is expected to be revealed in 2017.

Four actors received the award for the first time applied for the first round: Arthur Welter,

LuxairCARGO, CFL multimodal and POST. A second round has been started at the end of 2015

and four additional companies received the award (see page 15 for details)

This label is becoming an essential European recognition and welcomes forerunners and

proactive companies in protecting environment though lower carbon dioxide emissions to

slow down global warming. Connekt is a Dutch non-profit network for sustainable mobility. It

aims to encourage businesses foster innovation in Green Logistics, by taking measures that

not only yield cost savings, but at the same time reduce the burden on the environment.

See all eight award winners below

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/lean-and-green


Young Professionals Logistics Luxembourg Network (Working Group)

The Cluster supports the continuous development of the Logistics sector and the next

generation of the logistics sector is well underway. In order to enhance the network of the

digital natives, eager to work in Logistics, the Cluster initiated the network Young

Professionals Logistics Luxembourg (YPL2). Thierry Biwer, Johannes Hesse and Mathias

Weinmann are the founding members of the new Workgroup. The young professionals

network is dedicated to career starters and young logistics specialists to provide a

professional exchange and address supply chain developments, issues and new challenges

for young employees and specialists.

They will be open for partner- and sponsorships and invitations from the sector.


Single Window for Logistics

After two years of a dedicated workgroup in the Cluster, the SWL project reached a new level in 2016 lead by the ministry of Economy.. The Cluster and the Ministry regularly agree on collaboration agreements in order to bring together the players and serve the community at its best.

Having initiated contacts and organized meetings with our concerned members and involved companies, the Cluster fulfils its central role as a intermediary. The project is currently dedicated to gather information and work on potential test cases. The project will be supported by the Cluster as it expects to obtain tangible results for users.

The Roadmap


Communication and Marketing Website update

The Cluster for Logistics revamped the Website www.c4l.lu which allows us to serve the

community. While the changes seem small they greatly enhance our information capacity,

making it worthwhile for members and non-members to return to our site much more often

for regularly update news and events. We also participate in social media communication

with the Twitter feed @c4l_lux which allows the Cluster to spread news differently and

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cluster-for-logistics-luxembourg.

➢ News Update We are now able to compile more news on the site. The News Blog and the Twitter feed will allow also to spread news that is not directly linked to our activities but important for our members. Therefore, we invite members to send us press releases or stories.

➢ More Events We can now highlight Events organised by our members or relevant for the community. They will contain links to the relevant websites instead of a registration form.

➢ Job Offers We are now able to publish job offers from member companies and we can show profiles by job seekers. We invite you to forward this information to your HR department in order to send us job offers.

➢ More visibility for our main supporting members (or membres effectifs)

We now highlight the supporting members on a special pane.

http://www.c4l.lu/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cluster-for-logistics-luxembourg


Logistics Briefing Newsletter The Cluster launched a new type of newsletter end of 2016 which will further be tested in 2017. The company Vitalbriefing highlights interesting sector news for the Luxembourg community and gives a concise overview of important news and events. Next to European information, the activities of the Cluster and its members are highlighted here too.


Presence in the Press: The Cluster continues to contribute articles to the Merkur and collaborates with national journalists to stay in the news. The Cluster for Logistics has sent out various press releases in 2016. MERKUR file - May / June 2016: "Logistics: Always faster, always further" The Cluster presented the logistics sector again this year in a dedicated

dossier in the July edition of the Chamber of Commerce magazine

MERKUR. The 10-page dossier and the poster showing Luxembourg

logistics data in concise form can be downloaded at the Website of the

Cluster for Logistics

Dossier c4l media

Poster c4l media

Serial about Logistics on RTL RTL showed a special serial about the logistics sector between August 1st and August 10th which can be seen on our website http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/cluster/rtl-logistics-series.

In 2016, the Cluster for Logistics increased its presence in national and international Press.

C4L worked with the Revue Technique in order to highlight the logistics sector in

Luxembourg. C4L also gave an interview to the newly established magazine for the

Portuguese community, Decisao. Together with the ministry of foreign affairs, the Cluster

contributed to the German sectorial magazine Wirtschaftsblatt, where Luxembourg was

presented as a competent logistics hub.



http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/cluster/rtl-logistics-series

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/cluster/rtl-logistics-series


Workgroup Education

In order to reinforce Luxembourg’s position on an international scale, it is imperative that the

training and education of the workforce is up to par. Following the implementation of the

certificate “Gestionnaire en Logistique” in 2006 and the launch of several university level

degrees by LIST in the past years, the Cluster for Logistics has launched a workgroup

”Education” dedicated to the elaboration of the training course “Technicien en Logistique”

(DT en logistique) in cooperation with members and the government. The regular meetings

are in place since early 2013, and the second stage of the procedures has been completed

successfully in April 2014. The course DT LO was launched in 2015 with 18 students at 11 ème

and about 40 in 10ème. The Cluster is now working on promoting the courses to students and

companies and supporting to find employers for the apprentice by organizing a speed dating

at the Chamber of Commerce

Speed Dating with DT Logistique Students

In order to facilitate the

implementation of the apprentices in

Cluster for Logistics invited

companies to a speed dating event

(read also page 13). Speed Dating DT

Logistics hopes to match companies

with around 40 apprentices who are

planning to study for a diploma in

logistics.

The diploma, which started in 2015,

takes in about 30 to 40 16 to 19-year-old students each year with the aim of preparing them

for careers in transport administration and planning, warehouse management, security

advice, customs declaration or customer service management. The course requires them to

serve an apprenticeship as part of their training.

Despite the fact that logistics is a key sector, booming in the Grand Duchy, the lack of

manpower is still cruelly felt. For example, after the vocational qualification diploma (DAP),

which has existed since 2006, the Cluster for Logistics, which represents logistics and

industrial companies, has made every effort to create a technician diploma in 2015 In logistics.


Logistics promotion in Schools The Cluster held again several

presentations in schools in Spring. The

visits were aimed mostly at class of final

year students in order to interest them

into the logistics sector. The interest of

the students, mostly oblivious of the

sector, was remarkable. Half a dozen

visits were organized, either as stands

on Job Discovery Days or discussion

panels.


Summary

As visible during the previous pages, the Cluster for Logistics is keeping up the promotion of

logistics and supply chain in Luxembourg and abroad as well as working on special projects

that should benefit Luxembourg’s sector of transport and logistics overall.

The management team continued to work efficiently in line of previous years. The Cluster

accompanied its members on many official visits and continues to work with the Chamber of

Commerce and Ministries on a strong message of quality and performance in logistics

including the No 2 position obtained in the LPI in 2016 behind Germany. This collaboration

enables us to support our companies and the Luxembourg platform. Many visits and events

were organized on request by and in collaboration with the Luxembourg embassies in foreign

countries and the foreign embassies in Luxembourg.

A subject gaining in importance since 2013 is education and promotion of Logistics in schools

as well as higher education with the new Luxembourg Center of Logistics. This topic has even

been more present in 2016 with the employment of two teachers in road transportation and

remains a priority for the future. After the launch of the diplôme de Technicien, the Cluster is

busy to get more companies to accept students and seek teachers from the sector.

Moreover, the Cluster continues to work in the ministry supported projects like LEAN and

GREEN, search for potential Urban logistics projects and support the Single Window for

Logistics. The Cluster will continue to collaborate in these projects and voice the interests of

its members.

Our final thanks go to our members who supported us all year and who enable us to promote

the sector and work on the different projects that keep Luxembourg on a high level of

competence.


Join the Cluster for Logistics

If you too offer services related to logistics, you

can profit from our network and expertise.

Membership in the Cluster helps you...

• Obtain a neutral advice or support for

your project of supply chain

• Gain knowledge of the whole logistics industry in Luxembourg

• Highlight the needs of Luxembourg and its sectors

• Bolster your initiatives in Luxembourg

Among our members, we do not only count numerous logistics companies but also many

industrial actors and service providers interested in developing performant logistics.

We offer personal and company memberships.

Advantages for Cluster for Logistics company membership

• The company logo is displayed on the web-site www.c4l.lu.

• The activities and contacts of the company is presented on the company members section on the website

• Events of the main supporting partners can be added on the agenda of the website and distributed via social media.

• Regular national and international networking opportunities with many industrial logistics actors and service providers

• Support for LEAN & GREEN sustainable logistics program and favourite rates supported by MDDI

• Participation in working groups to improve competitiveness

• Information sharing (e.g. newsletters, website information, personal meetings) and neutral consulting by C4L management

• European representation with CCA, BVL and ELA

• Publish PR articles and employment offers on our web page

Contact us for our Premium membership with additional advantages

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/join-us

http://www.clusterforlogistics.lu/join-us


Our Premium members

Company Members 2016


Our Company Members 2016

AllPack Services – Alipa NoNail Boxes

Amova

ArcelorMittal Commercial Sections SA

Arendt & Medernach

Arthur Welter

ATS Cranes

BIL

Care S.A.

Cargolux

CFL multimodal

Chambre de Commerce Luxembourg

Champ Cargosystems SA

Chartis Insurance SA

Cimalux

clc

CLdN Cobelfret SA

CLdN ro ro

Cluster Maritime

DB Schenker

DEKRA Automobil Gmbh Zweigniederlassung Luxemburg

Deloitte

DHL Global Forwarding Luxembourg SA

Dredging International (Luxembourg) S.A.

DuPont de Nemours

EB Trans

ELP

Etude André Harpes

Maître Anne Paul

EY Luxembourg

Fedil

Fimalux SA

Global Airlift Solutions

Goldbeck

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations SA

Grant Thornton Weber & Bontemps

Gras Savoye Luxembourg

Husky Injection Molding Systems SA


IEE

In Motion S.A.

Inco Logistics

ING

Inland Navigation Luxembourg

Jost SA

KPMG Luxembourg Société Coopérative

Kuehne & Nagel

LIST

Lorry Rail

LuxairCARGO

lux-Airport

Luxguard

Luxinnovation

Luxport S.A.

Marsh Luxembourg

Martin Avocats

Mateco

Offergeld II - GmbH & Co KG

OnePoint PSF

Panalpina

Paul Wuerth

Port de Mertert

POST

PwC

SAIPEM Maritime Asset Management Luxembourg SARL

Shell Luxembourgeoise SA

Streff Data Protection Services Sàrl

TecDis Luxembourg SARL

The Luxembourg Freeport Management Company SA

TNT Express

Transalliance

Université du Luxembourg

Vanbreda & Lang

VTG Finance S.A.

Wildgen Partners in Law

Ziegler

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